Dave scores second UK number one for ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’

Dave has claimed his second UK number one with his sophomore album, ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’, with the biggest opening week since 2019.

The rapper managed 74,000 chart sales with just over half of these sales being physical. Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ previously held the record with 51,000 sales. Dave has also delivered the biggest UK rap opening week since Tinie Tempah in 2010 with ‘Disc-overy’.

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Speaking about the achievement, Dave said:

“Second Number One album. A lot of emotions but this is the work of the people, the best supporters on earth… my family and friends but most importantly God,” Dave said after finding out he had bagged the top spot. “For this, we give God the glory. 74,000 album sales in one week and it’s God’s doing. It’s our Number One. History.”

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The album includes both production and a feature from James Blake, with Wizkid, Stormzy, Giggs, and a host of other artists contributing to the project.

Tope Olufemi is Mixmag’s Digital Intern, follow them on Twitter